I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek
FairMontgomery County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi.S.Of Sou.Blvd. · Structure no. 015506
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 991 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,555
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 32,555 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,245 by 2033. The structure is 991 ft (302.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek carry?
About 32,555 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek?
The structure is 991 ft (302.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I65 Sbl over Catoma Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.